Synonyms & related words for solemn

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of solemn — including earnest, grave, ceremonious, somber, sedate, reverent. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to solemn

Explore words related to solemn — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include solemnify, solemnness, solemnity, solemnly, hieratically, sacredly, sincere, mournful. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for solemn

Common synonyms for solemn include earnest, grave, ceremonious, somber, sedate, reverent, funereal, sobersided — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does solemn come from?

The word solemn breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root solemn-, from Latin sollemnis (“ceremonial”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.